Paul Duren

Role and Experience:
Paul Duren has 30 years of banking experience, and has been a business development officer for middle-market lending since 1995. Paul’s expertise has allowed him to write several articles on financing options for middle-market businesses, as well as regularly present on the topic for professional organizations. He has worked across numerous industries and dealt with a large variety of lending situations. Previously, Paul worked with Comerica Bank, Bank of America and The Crocker Bank.

Outside Activities:
Paul regularly demonstrates his commitment and tenacity outside the office, too: he is an ultra-distance cycler, having completed over 26 double-century races.

Education:
Paul holds a BS in business administration from CSU Sacramento and an MBA from Notre Dame de Namur University.

Why Bridge Bank?
“Bridge Bank is the place you come to work when you want to work in a place that finds a way to get things done, and can provide the service that clients deserve. Bridge Bank approaches each day with a how-can-we-get-this-done attitude, versus ‘why should we do it?’”